Georgia Football: Reggie Davis Status Uncertain
Georgia football may be down a key playmaker in the passing and kick-return game against Auburn.
Receiver and special teams playmaker Reggie Davis sustained a concussion during the first half of Saturday’s win over Kentucky, according to Seth Emerson of DawgNation.
That much is known right now.
As for his status for the rivalry game against Auburn, that remains to be uncertain.
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Before this year, Davis had played mostly on special teams as the sure-handed backup returner to Isaiah McKenzie. Injuries to McKenzie and the receiving core allowed him to see more action on the offensive side of the ball this season.
His 12 catches (a career high for a single season) and 187 yards this season has provided the array of Georgia quarterbacks with a somewhat productive number two option behind Malcolm Mitchell. But, regardless of his mild success as a pass catcher he will be remembered this season for only two things.
The first came in early October in Knoxville when the Dawgs blew a 21-point lead only to see themselves tie the game in the fourth quarter. Mr. Davis raced open down the middle of the field and dropped what would have been a game-tying touchdown and force the game into overtime. UGA went on to lose that contest.
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Then in the cocktail party against Florida, Davis made another costly blunder that changed the trajectory of the entire game. With the score notched at zero and both defenses playing remarkable, Davis stood back on the 10-yard line for a punt. As he backtracked to the five (the time when most punt returners move away and let the ball trickle into the end zone), the ball bounced through his hands. The ball then slid into the end zone and the Gators jumped on it for a touchdown.
Not to beat the nail on the coffin, but yes he will be remembered for those two plays. Still, depth at the receiver position is something the Dawgs have lacked all season. Should Davis be a go on Saturday it will take pressure off of the passing game and hopefully be some redemption for the usually sure-handed man.